Euripides
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Euripides And The Gods
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Author : Mary R. Lefkowitz
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2016
Euripides And The Gods written by Mary R. Lefkowitz and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Drama categories.
Modern readers find it hard to come to terms with the gods in Euripides' dramas. Readers try to dismiss them as a literary convention. Stage productions leave them out, especially in the cases when they appear ex machina. Instead, they place disproportionate emphasis on the harsh criticisms of the gods uttered by some of the characters in the dramas, and have sought to interpret Euripides ironically, viewing his portrayal of the cruel and capricious gods as a means of drawing attention to the deficiencies of ancient Greek religion. In their view Euripides' dramas seek to question the nature and sometimes even the very existence of traditional Greek gods. In Euripides and the Gods, classicist Mary Lefkowitz sets out to show that the tragedian is not undermining ancient religion, but rather describing with a brutal realism what the gods are like, impressing upon his mortal audience the limitations of human understanding. Writing the first extended treatment of these issues for a general audience, Lefkowitz provides a book that deals with all of Euripides' dramas, and argues for a more tolerant and nuanced understanding of ancient Greek religion. Euripides, like Homer, is making a statement about the nature of the world and human life, terrifying but accurate. She explains how the idea that Euripides was an atheist derives from ancient biographies that drew their evidence from comic poets, and shows why the doubts about the gods expressed by his characters must be understood in their dramatic context. Euripides and the Gods offers a compelling invitation to return to the dramatic masterpieces of Euripides with fresh eyes.
Euripides Orestes
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Author : Matthew Wright
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2013-11-01
Euripides Orestes written by Matthew Wright and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-01 with Literary Criticism categories.
"Orestes" was one of Euripides' most popular plays in antiquity. Its plot, which centres on Orestes' murder of his mother Clytemnestra and its aftermath, is exciting as well as morally complex; its presentation of madness is unusually intense and disturbing; it deals with politics in a way which has resonances for both ancient and modern democracies; and, it has a brilliantly unexpected and ironic ending. Nevertheless, "Orestes" is not much read or performed in modern times. Why should this be so? Perhaps it is because "Orestes" does not conform to modern audiences' expectations of what a 'Greek tragedy' should be. This book makes "Orestes" accessible to modern readers and performers by explicitly acknowledging the gap between ancient and modern ideas of tragedy. If we are to appreciate what is unusual about the play, we have to think in terms of its impact on its original audience. What did they expect from a tragedy, and what would they have made of "Orestes"?
Euripides And His Age
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Author : Gilbert Murray
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1913
Euripides And His Age written by Gilbert Murray and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1913 with Dramatists, Greek categories.
The Authenticity Of The Rhesus Of Euripides
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Author : William Ritchie
language : en
Publisher: CUP Archive
Release Date : 1964-01-03
The Authenticity Of The Rhesus Of Euripides written by William Ritchie and has been published by CUP Archive this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1964-01-03 with History categories.
Euripides Our Contemporary
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Author : J. Michael Walton
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2014-03-10
Euripides Our Contemporary written by J. Michael Walton and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-10 with Literary Criticism categories.
'In this masterful reevaluation of Euripides, Michael Walton recasts the playwright in light of his resonance for today's translators and directors. Springing from the rehearsal room rather than the page, Walton shows us not only why we are ready for Euripides, but why we so desperately need him.' Mary Louise Hart, Associate Curator of Antiquities, J. Paul Getty Museum 'A useful, reader-friendly introduction aimed at non-specialists, [it] offers detailed summaries of Euripides' plays, along with keen observations on their relevance for today's theater.' Rush Rehm, author of Radical Theatre Euripides Our Contemporary is a major new study of the work of the great classical tragedian that illuminates his work and demonstrates both its vitality and how it continues to speak to us today. Taking a thematic approach to Euripides' plays it provides the reader with a wide-ranging and thorough appreciation of the writer's entire canon. For students, teachers and practitioners this is the best single-volume treatment of the writer's work, considering the plays for their accessibility and for their focus on issues and concerns which are as significant as ever in the modern world. Divided into three sections, the book first examines 'Domesticating Tragedy', the manner in which Euripides gave the world of myth an application to ordinary life. The second section tackles the 'Grand Passions': characters under extraordinary pressure and the extent to which personal responsibility can be absolved through various aspects of circumstance. The third looks at the nature of Euripides' theatre and his acknowledgment of it, the great roles and the playwrights of the last hundred years whose craft seems most influenced by his work. An Appendix at the end of the book provides a short summary of the plots of all nineteen plays.
A Companion To Euripides
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Author : Laura K. McClure
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2016-12-14
A Companion To Euripides written by Laura K. McClure and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-14 with Literary Criticism categories.
A COMPANION TO EURIPIDES A COMPANION TO EURIPIDES Euripides has enjoyed a resurgence of interest as a result of many recent important publications, attesting to the poet’s enduring relevance to the modern world. A Companion to Euripides is the product of this contemporary work, with many essays drawing on the latest texts, commentaries, and scholarship on the man and his oeuvre. Divided into seven sections, the companion begins with a general discussion of Euripidean drama. The following sections contain essays on Euripidean biography and the manuscript tradition, and individual essays on each play, organized in chronological order. Chapters offer summaries of important scholarship and methodologies, synopses of individual plays and the myths from which they borrow their plots, and conclude with suggestions for additional reading. The final two sections deal with topics central to Euripidean scholarship, such as religion, myth, and gender, and the reception of Euripides from the 4th century BCE to the modern world. A Companion to Euripides brings together a variety of leading Euripides scholars from a wide range of perspectives. As a result, specific issues and themes emerge across the chapters as central to our understanding of the poet and his meaning for our time. Contributions are original and provocative interpretations of Euripides’ plays, which forge important paths of inquiry for future scholarship.
Euripides And His Age
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Author : George Gilbert Aimé Murray
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2020-12-08
Euripides And His Age written by George Gilbert Aimé Murray and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-08 with Literary Collections categories.
In 'Euripides and His Age' by George Gilbert Aimé Murray, the reader is taken on an insightful journey through the life and works of the renowned Greek tragedian, Euripides. Murray's scholarly approach delves into the historical and literary context of Euripides' time, exploring the socio-political influences that shaped his plays. Through meticulous analysis, Murray sheds light on the complex characters, themes, and techniques employed by Euripides, offering a deeper understanding of his contribution to classical literature. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to both academic scholars and general readers interested in Greek drama. George Gilbert Aimé Murray, a respected classical scholar and translator, brings his expertise to 'Euripides and His Age' by providing valuable insights into the life and works of Euripides. Murray's passion for Greek literature and culture is evident throughout the book, enhancing the reader's appreciation for the playwright and his impact on Western literature. Recommended for anyone seeking a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of Euripides' legacy in ancient Greece.
Euripides
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Author : Christopher Collard
language : en
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
Release Date : 2013
Euripides written by Christopher Collard and has been published by Liverpool University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Drama categories.
"This volume is a collection, incorporating texts from many authors as well as Euripides, some of them unidentified and without date"--Preface I, page vii.
Euripides Ii
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Author : Euripides
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2013-04-19
Euripides Ii written by Euripides and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-19 with Literary Collections categories.
Euripides II contains the plays “Andromache,” translated by Deborah Roberts; “Hecuba,” translated by William Arrowsmith; “The Suppliant Women,” translated by Frank William Jones; and “Electra,” translated by Emily Townsend Vermeule. Many years ago, the University of Chicago Press undertook a momentous project: a new translation of the Greek tragedies that would be the ultimate resource for teachers, students, and readers. They succeeded. Under the expert management of eminent classicists David Grene and Richmond Lattimore, those translations combined accuracy, poetic immediacy, and clarity of presentation to render the surviving masterpieces of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides in an English so lively and compelling that they remain the standard translations. The updated third editions of these classic works were designed to ensure that our Greek tragedies remain the leading English-language versions throughout the twenty-first century. In this highly anticipated third edition, Mark Griffith and Glenn W. Most have carefully updated the translations to bring them even closer to the ancient Greek while retaining the vibrancy for which our English versions are famous. This edition also includes brand-new translations of Euripides’ Medea, The Children of Heracles, Andromache, and Iphigenia among the Taurians, fragments of lost plays by Aeschylus, and the surviving portion of Sophocles’s satyr-drama The Trackers. New introductions for each play offer essential information about its first production, plot, and reception in antiquity and beyond. In addition, each volume includes an introduction to the life and work of its tragedian, as well as notes addressing textual uncertainties and a glossary of names and places mentioned in the plays. In addition to the new content, the volumes have been reorganized both within and between volumes to reflect the most up-to-date scholarship on the order in which the plays were originally written. The result is a set of handsome paperbacks destined to introduce new generations of readers to these foundational works of Western drama, art, and life.
The Phoenissae Of Euripides
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Author : Euripides
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1911
The Phoenissae Of Euripides written by Euripides and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1911 with categories.